Wailua River State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $25 per vehicle ($10 nonresident)
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Kauai County, Wailua River State Park covers about 1,060 acres.
The park supports historic sites and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily 7:00am to 7:45pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Hawaii Residents = (resident) | $5 |
| Children 3 and under = | Free |
| Non-Resident = (nonresident) | $10 · vehicle |
| Commercial Vehicle Parking fees: 1-7 Passenger Vehicles = | $25 |
| 8-25 Passenger Vehicles = | $50 |
| 26+ Passenger Vehicles = | $90 |
Official wording
Parking & Entrance Fees Entry • *CREDIT CARD ONLY* • Hawaii Residents = Free w/Hawaii ID or DL • Non-Hawaii Residents = $5 • Children 3 and under = Free Non-Commercial Vehicle Parking fee: • Resident = No Charge with ID • Non-Resident = $10 Per Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Parking fees: • 1-7 Passenger Vehicles = $25 • 8-25 Passenger Vehicles = $50 • 26+ Passenger Vehicles = $90
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Animals/Pets; No Camping; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Animals/Pets; No Camping; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 22.0446, -159.3373
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DLNR State Parks island pages (TablePress park tables for Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi) + the islands-park.json JSONP feed used by the island maps (coordinates, park IDs)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Kauai-Wailua-Heiau-Holoholoku-pohakuhanau.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Joel Bradshaw
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology